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M2.5 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 22:11:50 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
116.1 km
Source
USGS

Alaska · Lake and Peninsula Borough

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About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 22:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.1 km
Intermediate
116.1 km
116.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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